NCM 109 Medical Surgical Nursing 2 - Mock Boards
Question 1
When the client is started on antiretroviral drugs for HIV, it will be important for the nurse to teach the client which of the following?
This drug will cure the disease over a period of time.
This drug is readily available all ov...
which of the following statements is the best description of the h5n1 influenza virus
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NCM 109 Medical Surgical Nursing 2 -
Mock Boards
Question 1
When the client is started on antiretroviral drugs for HIV, it will be important for the nurse to
teach the client which of the following?
This drug will cure the disease over a period of time.
This drug is readily available all over the world for treatment.
This type of drug will be used prior to vaccines.
This drug will not cure the disease, but could extend the life expectancy.
Question 2
pts
Which of the following statements is the best description of the H5N1 influenza virus talked
about in this session:
The virus is highly pathogenic to birds
The virus is highly pathogenic to humans
The virus has low pathogenicity to birds
Question 3
pts
A child has been diagnosed with mumps and the mother has been given instructions on caring for
the child during the acute period. Which statement by the mother indicates a need for additional
education?
MY child will be more comfortable if I give him fluids and soft foods
I will give my child antibiotics every 4 hours around the clock.
I should watch my child for headache and vomiting
I can give my child acetaminophen for fever
Question 4
, pts
A chest X-ray shows a client lung to be clear. His Mantoux test is positive with 10 mm of
induration. His previous test was negative. These test results are possible because:
He's a "tuberculin converter" which means he has been infected with TB since his last
skin test.
He was successfully treated for TB, but skin test always stays positive.
He had tuberculosis in the past and no longer has it.
He's a "seroconverter" meaning the TB has gotten to his bloodstream.
Question 5
pts
A client with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome who has Pneumocystis carinii is being
admitted to the nursing unit. The nurse should institute which of the following?
Droplet precautions
Standard precautions
Airborne precautions
Contact precautions
Question 6
pts
Rico and Rachelle, a couple, both have HIV and asked you if they still need to use condom. Your
best response would be?
No. You both don't need to use condom since you have the same strain of
virus. Yes. You need to use a condom and a spermicide to have an optimal
protection.
It depends on your preferences. Either or, it doesn't matter as long as you are monogamous to
each other.
Yes. People who have HIV still need protection from sexually transmitted diseases and
may want to prevent pregnancy.
Question 7
, pts
The nurse sees a child with mumps. The mother says that the child is not eating well and asks for
suggestions. The nurse most appropriately makes which suggestion?
Provide cool fluids with minimum of acids
Provide a regular diet tray at frequent intervals
Provide cool table foods with spices
Provide warm, chopped foods
Question 8
pts
The nurse is explaining infectious terminology to a nurse assistant. One of the nurse assistants
asks what makes bacteria able to cause disease in a person. The nurse includes an explanation of
what concept in a response?
Communicability
Toxigenicity
Pathogenicity
Latency
Question 9
pts
A college student is required to be inoculated for hepatitis before beginning college. The nurse
realizes this client will be inoculated to prevent the development of:
Hepatitis D
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis C
Hepatitis E
Question 10
, pts
A college student was hospitalized following onset of a severe case of pertussis. In preparing for
discharge, the nurse would correct which statement that indicates a misconception about post-
discharge care?
I will try to avoid being around people for a full week after going home so I don't spread
this to others. c. I will be very careful to wash my hands often.
It will still be important to try to drink a lot of fluids when I go home.
Irritants that I breathe, such as smoke or dust, could make me have coughing spells again.
Question 11
pts
A young male college student comes to the clinic after contracting genital herpes. Which
intervention by the nurse would be most appropriate?
Encourage him to maintain bed rest for several days.
Encourage him to use antifungal agents regularly.
Monitor his temperature every 4 hours.
Instruct him to avoid sexual contact during acute phases of illness.
Question 12
pts
Most plant and animal species:
Cannot carry and transmit the Ebola virus
Can be infected with one of the Ebola viruses
Are responsible for new cases of Ebola viruses
Can carry the Ebola virus but not become infected
Question 13
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